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- Regular price
- $2,890.00
Estimated Shipping Time
Estimated Shipping Time
At Summit Forge Supply, we offer free standard shipping on all U.S. orders, with most orders processing within 1–2 business days and delivering in approximately 3–5 business days. We ship via trusted carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, and LTL freight providers, and all orders include tracking and shipment insurance. If your order is delayed, damaged, lost, or missing items, please contact us within 7 days so we can promptly assist with a replacement or refund. Returns are accepted within 30 days on unused items in original packaging, with return shipping covered by Summit Forge Supply. See full policy here: Shipping Policy
What Is Your Return Policy?
What Is Your Return Policy?
Summit Forge Supply accepts returns on eligible U.S. orders within 14 days of delivery, provided items are unused, undamaged, and in their original packaging with proof of purchase. Returns must be initiated within 7 days of receipt, and approved returns include prepaid return shipping; refunds are issued to the original payment method within up to 14 days after inspection, with a 25% restocking fee for change-of-mind returns. Defective, damaged, incorrect, or lost items qualify for a full refund or replacement at no cost to the customer when reported promptly. Custom or personalized items, perishable goods, gift cards, and downloadable products are non-returnable. See full policy here: Return Policy
How The JRCO Hooker Aerator Compares To Other Aerator Options
Lawn care professionals evaluating aeration equipment usually face this question: should I get a basic tow-behind plug aerator, this JRCO front-mount attachment for a mower, or a dedicated walk-behind core aerator?
Here's the honest comparison:
| Feature | Maxim Plug Aerator 48", Tow-Behind ($1,312) | JRCO Hooker Aerator, Front Mount ($2,890) | Dedicated Walk-Behind Core Aerator ($3,500-$5,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Tow-behind hitch | Front mount, attaches to Jrco mount bar system (sold separately) | Self-propelled walk-behind unit |
| Aerating Width | 48 in. | 38 in. | 24-36 in. |
| Productivity | Dependent on tow vehicle speed | 66,000 sq. ft./hr. at 5 mph | Lower, walk-behind pace |
| Tine Configuration | 44 tines, fixed gang | Six tine rotors across six independent rotor heads | Multiple tines per drum |
| Obstacle Handling | Fixed gang, less adaptive to uneven terrain | Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks while other heads continue aerating | Fixed drum, less adaptive |
| Hole Size | Not specified | Approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long | Similar plug size, varies by machine |
| Core Depth | 4 in. | Up to 3 in. | 2-3 in. typical |
| Transport | Manual lift or tow position | Electric actuator lifts the heads for transport | Self-propelled, no separate lift mechanism |
| Best Suited For | Towing behind an existing mower or ATV | High-production aeration integrated with an existing front-mount mower | Standalone aeration operations, smaller properties |
Why The JRCO Hooker Aerator Is Worth The Investment
This isn't just an aerator attachment, it's built with six independently floating rotor heads that lift over tree roots and rocks while the other heads keep working, giving lawn care professionals a level of terrain adaptability that fixed-gang tow-behind aerators can't match.
The Hooker Aerator specifically addresses the needs of lawn care professionals running front-mount mowers who need high-production aeration integrated into their existing equipment instead of towing a separate attachment.
Independent Rotor Heads Keep Working Where Fixed Gangs Stall. When one of the six rotor heads hits a tree root or rock, it floats up and over the obstacle independently while the other five heads continue puncturing holes, meaning the job keeps moving instead of stalling out or skipping sections on uneven turf.
Built For High-Production Aeration
Aerates 66,000 square feet per hour at 5 mph, delivering serious productivity for commercial lawn care routes
Punctures up to six holes per square foot, with holes approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long and up to 3 in. deep
Swivel casters allow turning while aerating, so the operator doesn't need to lift the unit for every direction change
Engineered For Practical Operation
An electric actuator lifts the heads for transport, simplifying moving between job sites or across non-aerated areas
Quickly attaches to the Jrco mount bar system with two clevis pins for fast setup and removal
At 198 lbs., the unit is manageable to attach and detach from the front-mount system as needed
Real Savings
High productivity at 66,000 sq. ft./hr. reduces labor hours across commercial lawn care routes
Independently floating rotor heads reduce the downtime and skipped areas that come from obstacles stalling a fixed-gang aerator
Front-mount integration avoids the need for a separate towing vehicle or dedicated aeration machine
Free shipping and no sales tax through Summit Forge Supply keeps the total cost down compared to buying elsewhere and paying tax and freight separately
The Bottom Line Lawn care professionals running front-mount mowers who need high-production aeration can't afford a fixed-gang tow-behind aerator that stalls out on tree roots and rocks. The JRCO Hooker Aerator is built with six independently floating rotor heads, high productivity at 5 mph, and quick attachment to the Jrco mount bar system, so it delivers efficient aeration integrated with equipment already on the property. For anyone running aeration as a regular part of a commercial lawn care route, this is the attachment built to keep moving.
- Six tine rotors
- Punctures up to six holes per sq ft
- Holes approximately 1/2 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long and up to 3 in. deep
- Casters swivel allowing turning while aerating
- Six floating rotor heads independently lift over tree roots and rocks while the other heads continue to aerate
- Electric actuator lifts the heads for transport
- Quickly attaches to Jrco mount bar system (sold separately) with two clevis pins
| Equipment Type | Hooker Aerator |
| Aerating Width | 38 In. |
| Core Depth | Up To 3 In. |
| Dry Weight | 198 Lbs |
| Hole Size | 1/2 In.w X 1-1/4 In.l |
| Mounting | Use Jrco Mount Bar |
| Number Of Tines | 0 |
| Productivity | 66,000 Sq. Ft./Hr |
| SKU | 751.JRC |
| Speed | 5 Mph |
| Walk-Behind | No |